What settings should I use for my Garmin 510 with Garmin Power Courses?

One of Best Bike Split’s key features is the Garmin Power Course. This file when paired with a Garmin Edge cycling computer allows you to receive location based power instructions while racing. Each Garmin device is slightly different so we have created the guide below to help you get the optimal settings for your device. Remember Garmin Power Courses require you to be riding on the actual course because power targets are based on latitude and longitude points.

Before starting, make sure you always have the latest firmware installed on your device.

Data Fields for All Edge Devices

We recommend the following data fields when using Garmin Power Courses on your device. These settings will help guide your actions as power target alerts are prompted.

3 Second Power Average

10 Second Power Average

30 Second Power Average

CRS. Pt. Distance (not available on all devices)

Garmin 510

Power Course Settings:

Use the following screen shots to help you setup your Edge 510 for optimal use with Garmin Power Courses.

General Settings

Select Wrench Icon

Select Activity Profiles

Select Train (or Race)

Select Training Pages

Set Map to None - Off

General Course Settings

Select Folder Icon

Select Courses

Select Settings (3 lines) Icon

Use Settings Shown on Screen 4 Below

Specific Course Settings

Select Your Course

Select Settings

Select Map Display

Use Settings Shown on Screen 4 Below

Now that your settings have been adjusted they will be saved to the specific course. When you are ready to race simply follow the instructions below.

Starting Power Course

Load the file to the Edge 510 Device (see How to Load Garmin Power Courses above)